Due to their involvement in numerous biochemical pathways, neuropeptides have been the
focus of many recent research studies. Unfortunately, classic analytical methods, such as …

For the last century we have relied on model organisms to help understand fundamental
biological processes. Now, with advancements in genome sequencing, assembly, and …

Peptidomics is the comprehensive characterization of peptides from biological sources
instead of heading for a few single peptides in former peptide research. Mass spectrometry …

Panax ginseng is a precious and ancient medicinal plant. The completion of its genome
sequencing has laid the foundation for the study of proteome and peptidome. However, the …

Protease activity has been associated with pathological processes that can lead to cancer
development and progression. However, understanding the pathological unbalance in …

Background Huanglongbing, a devastating disease of citrus, is caused by the obligate,
intracellular bacterium “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus”(C Las). C Las is transmitted by …

Introduction Neuropeptides are signaling molecules originating in the neuroendocrine
system that can act as neurotransmitters and hormones in many biochemical processes …

Neuropeptides are low abundance signaling molecules that modulate almost every
physiological process, and dysregulation of neuropeptides is implicated in disease …

Simple Summary Neuropeptides regulate most insect biological functions. One such group
of peptides, the pyrokinins (PKs), are distinguished by a C-terminal FXPRLamide. While …

Simple Summary Molting is extremely important for insect growth and development, which is
accompanied the degradation of old cuticle and synthesis of new cuticle. Chitin and …